Governor Kim Reynolds says “a lot of factors” went into her decision to replace a key agency director. The Governor says it’s about more than just the DHS. Reynolds says later this week she’ll name a new director for the state agency that handles personnel matters in state government. Next week, Reynolds plans to name a permanent Department of Natural Resources director. An interim manager has been at the helm of that agency for more than two years.
Reynolds says she’s looking to promote a “one team culture” in state government. Earlier this month she named a new director for the Iowa Department of Corrections. She named a handful of new state administrators this past January as well, around the time she took the oath of office for a full, four-year term as governor.